Technical Project Manager

We are currently looking for a Biopharmaceutical Project Manager (PM) for a leading pharmaceutical company in Valais. This position is a hybrid 6 month contract, with a high likelihood of extension.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership & Strategy: Define technical requirements, develop project roadmaps, and ensure alignment with GMP, compliance, and operational goals.
• Technical Oversight: Act as the primary technical contact, coordinate with EPCM teams, and guide production staff on mechanical adaptations and operational improvements.
• Quality & Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to GMP standards, oversee change control processes, and collaborate with QA on validation and documentation.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate communication between engineering, operations, maintenance, and quality teams to integrate process changes effectively.
• Execution & Validation: Lead equipment commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), risk assessments, and progress monitoring to ensure timely and budget-compliant project completion.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience: prior experience in biopharmaceutical manufacturing with a focus on technical project management, GMP compliance, and process improvements.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with GMP regulations, change management, commissioning, qualification (CQV), and validation of equipment/processes.